Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark is one of New Jersey’s largest non-profit social service agencies with programs and facilities serving Bergen, Essex, Hudson, and Union counties.

We are currently seeking a full time Senior Residential Assistant for our St. Rocco’s Family Shelter, located in Newark, NJ. St. Rocco’s is a 59-bed emergency shelter that ensures safety and builds stability in the lives of homeless women and their children.

Job Duties:

• The Senior Residential assistant is responsible for carrying out designated services in the shelter and housing programs
• The Senior Residential Assistant monitors the activity of residents and visitors to endure that program policies and safety parameters are maintained
• He/she supervises and secures all building areas and also quickly and appropriately responds to crisis situations in a manner that safeguards all participants
• The Residential Assistant accurately completes all required program documentation including programs logs, statistics tracking sheets, incident reports and work orders
• Facilitate parents anonymous groups and housing prevention program

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED and 5 years of related experience

OR

• 7 years of experience working with the homeless population in lieu of HSD/GED

To apply submit a resume and cover letter.

Visit our website www.ccannj.com

Internal Applicants:

Please be advised that current employees applying to open positions within the Agency are required to fill out an Agency Internal Job Application Form which is available for download to all employees on HR's public folders in Outlook. Please forward the completed form to HR via email to the agency email address indicated at the end of the application form.

Agency Mission:

Catholic Charities as a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark participates in the Church’s social mission by recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of all people, especially the poor, marginalized, and vulnerable, and by responding to the corporeal and material needs of those it serves with sincere Christian compassion. The activities of Catholic Charities are inspired and governed by its faith in Jesus Christ, the examples of Sacred Scripture, and the continuing exposition of Catholic social teaching. Through these activities, Catholic Charities strives to assist individuals in need, strengthen families, and to have those it serves experience the redemptive power of God’s mercy.

Benefits:

CCAN offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package for employees. CCAN is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or family status, and military or veteran status.

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